Scientists discover slimy microbes that may help keep coral reefs healthy

(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Microbes living within the slimy biofilms of some coral species may help protect the coral against excess nitrogen levels, according to research from MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with colleagues in Cuba.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 8, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news